Deflector strip - under front splitter - functional?

Gary H · 08-13-2019, 05:57 PM

Hi - I was wondering if the the strip that sits under the front splitter is there for Aero , or for some sort of protection?

kropscamaro16 · 08-13-2019, 06:16 PM

i heard its for better mpgs on highways i ripped mine off when i added my oem 1le front lip lol

Vigilante375 · 08-13-2019, 07:54 PM

I know the manual calls to remove a couple of pieces from under the car when you track it because their only good for improving MPGs. Im not certain if that is one of them.

Alain · 08-13-2019, 08:01 PM

I thought it was designed to reduce turbulent air under the car. Guess that would improve mpg.

I also think you’re supposed to remove it when tracking the car. But if it’s meant to improve air flow under the car and reduce lift why would they want you to take it off on the track ?

rlarsen462 · 08-13-2019, 11:01 PM

That strip on the ZLE is actually riveted to the splitter in the middle so I don't think that one in particular is meant to be swapped in and out for track days, it's essentially permanent.

URBAN LEGEND · 08-14-2019, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rlarsen462

That strip on the ZLE is actually riveted to the splitter in the middle so I don't think that one in particular is meant to be swapped in and out for track days, it's essentially permanent.

Nope. It’s screwed. I have it off on my 2018 but on on the 2019. I’ll take it off one day.

SFV1LE · 08-14-2019, 12:53 PM

That and other pieces on sides will protect your splitter from scraping damage, and they are ok for performance as it was all factored in during aero testing. Mine has saved me exiting many low driveways and sound lets you know your too low before worse damage happens.

rlarsen462 · 08-14-2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Nope. It’s screwed. I have it off on my 2018 but on on the 2019. I’ll take it off one day.

Interesting, on my 2019 I insisted they do no PDI and leave everything in the trunk. When it came time to put this piece on, the kit (in the bag from GM with the instructions, etc.) had all screws except for the very center ("point") of the rubber piece, which had an actual pop rivet...I was thinking it was a lucky thing I actually had a pop rivet gun. It would have to be drilled out to remove it.

Junkyardspecial · 08-14-2019, 04:08 PM

This stays in, its not a piece to remove per the supplement for the 1LE. Only the two forward side deflectors come off.

URBAN LEGEND · 08-15-2019, 07:36 PM

Took some pictures on my 19. You bdcyhe judge.

Alain · 08-15-2019, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SFV1LE

That and other pieces on sides will protect your splitter from scraping damage, and they are ok for performance as it was all factored in during aero testing. Mine has saved me exiting many low driveways and sound lets you know your too low before worse damage happens.

This is exactly why I have left mine on.

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Took some pictures on my 19. You bdcyhe judge.

God im glad I got a 2018 !!! I just can’t get myself to like the 2019 tail lights !!

Revalot · 08-15-2019, 09:48 PM

That's 1300 horsepower right there ! 1300 foot pounds of torque,
and in Texas ! Things are always bigger in Texas, Maybe in a few days I can pull my ZL1, and the LS chevelle out and take a picture out in the pasture at our place. It's a beautiful thing to have some room on the range !

Junkyardspecial · 08-15-2019, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Took some pictures on my 19. You bdcyhe judge.

Yes, it stays on the car. Re-read the high performance supplement. That piece stays on the car.

URBAN LEGEND · 08-15-2019, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Alain

This is exactly why I have left mine on.

God im glad I got a 2018 !!! I just can’t get myself to like the 2019 tail lights !!

The 19 taillights work if on. Off not so much. To me that is.

08-13-2019, 05:57 PM	#1
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08-13-2019, 06:16 PM	#2
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08-13-2019, 08:01 PM	#4
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	I thought it was designed to reduce turbulent air under the car. Guess that would improve mpg. I also think you’re supposed to remove it when tracking the car. But if it’s meant to improve air flow under the car and reduce lift why would they want you to take it off on the track ? __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

08-14-2019, 04:08 PM	#9
Junkyardspecial Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 438	This stays in, its not a piece to remove per the supplement for the 1LE. Only the two forward side deflectors come off. __________________ Subscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/Junkyardspecial Will buy your GoodYear Supercar 3R Take offs!

08-15-2019, 07:36 PM	#10
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Took some pictures on my 19. You bdcyhe judge. Attached Images __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

08-13-2019, 07:54 PM	#3
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366	I know the manual calls to remove a couple of pieces from under the car when you track it because their only good for improving MPGs. Im not certain if that is one of them.

08-13-2019, 11:01 PM	#5
rlarsen462 Sell Low, Buy High Drives: 2022 ZLE, 2023 ZLE (Inbound) Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Varies Posts: 542	That strip on the ZLE is actually riveted to the splitter in the middle so I don't think that one in particular is meant to be swapped in and out for track days, it's essentially permanent.

08-14-2019, 12:53 PM	#7
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	That and other pieces on sides will protect your splitter from scraping damage, and they are ok for performance as it was all factored in during aero testing. Mine has saved me exiting many low driveways and sound lets you know your too low before worse damage happens.

08-15-2019, 09:48 PM	#12
Revalot Drives: ZL1/1LE parts added Join Date: May 2018 Location: Somewhere around Texas pines tress and smooth asphalt Posts: 609	That's 1300 horsepower right there ! 1300 foot pounds of torque, and in Texas ! Things are always bigger in Texas, Maybe in a few days I can pull my ZL1, and the LS chevelle out and take a picture out in the pasture at our place. It's a beautiful thing to have some room on the range !

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